Monday, March 13, 2006

ARCHIE COMICS FOR JUNE

ARCHIE #567

Written by Greg Crosby, Angelo DeCesare and Mike Pellowski, art by Stan Goldberg.

"The Cheap Date": A lesson in Archie economics: even when you're out of cash, you can always run out of more! "Giving Orders": Tired of the nickname, "Mister Mess-up," Archie bets Reggie that he can handle any difficult task... and has a difficult time winning that bet! "Let's Get Campy": Spooky campfire stores have Archie spooked as he chaperones campers on a dark and scary night!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on June 21.

ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #171

By various.

Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $3.69, in stores on June 28.

BETTY #157

Written by Angelo DeCesare and George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg.

"Snap Decision": It's sand, surf and silliness as Betty shares her summer photo album with you! "The Mystery of History": A book on queens and empresses has Betty daydreaming about a life of luxury and loyal subjects... much like Veronica! "Networking": Betty learns that dating the most popular guy comes at a price, namely privacy!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on June 28.

BETTY & VERONICA #219

Written by Angelo DeCesare, Kathleen Webb and Mike Pellowski, art by Jeff Shultz.

"Luck Before You Leap": Life is a day at the beach, literally, when Betty finds a beautiful seashell and she and Veronica have one "lucky" break after another! "Successful Dressing": Veronica learns that dressing "glam" won't get her anywhere when all Archie wants is to toss the football around... enter sporty Betty! "Frank Talk": A barbecue with both Betty and Veronica turns out to be anything but a picnic for Archie!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on June 21.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #167

Written by Kathleen Webb, art by Jeff Shultz.

"Lost in Transition": It's a case of culture shock when Betty, Veronica, and Mr. Lodge accidentally become separated on a trip to Japan! Luckily the kindness of strangers saves the day, as Veronica ends up with a trendy teen who loves to shop, and Betty stays with a down-to-earth family in a beautiful farmhouse. Will they all be reunited in time to make their flight back to the U.S.? Plus: New stories and classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $2.49, in stores on July 12.

JUGHEAD #174

Written by Craig Boldman, art by Rex Lindsey.

"Table Fable": Rack Œem up for this tantalizing tale of a pool hall prodigy and his cue ball friends! "The Tenderfoot": The hot sand on the beach has Jughead hopping like a frog... right into the arms of beach beauties, to Archie and Reggie's surprise! "Reader's Choice": Jughead thinks a day at the beach is just what Dilton needs to get his mind off his habitual reading. Will it work? In a word... read for yourself and see.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on June 28.

JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #12

Written and art by Fernando Ruiz.

Featuring the return of Wendy "Double W" Weatherbee. "Double W Trouble!": Now that summer is here, gorgeous Wendy Weatherbee is having the same trouble she had during the school year: no guy wants to date her for fear of crossing her uncle, Mr. Weatherbee! But Wendy isn't your average Betty, Veronica, or Midge-next door... her quirky style and eccentric nature are just the thing to attract Riverdale's resident crowned one, Jughead! This puts Jug under the scrutiny of both Mr. Weatherbee and Ethel Muggs, making summer anything but relaxing! Plus: New stories and classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $2.49, in stores on July 5.

JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #123

Written and art by various.

It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $3.69, in stores on July 12.

PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #104

Written and art by various.

The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $3.69, in stores on July 5.

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #77

Written and art by Tania del Rio.

"Deep Sea Secret": There's nothing like a Charm School field trip‹especially to an underwater city filled with interesting mer-people! Falling away from the group, Sabrina, Shinji and Llandra find a cave filled with ancient cave paintings. Narayan, a mer-man who wants to be an underwater archeologist one day, explains that one of the paintings prophecies a time when the mana tree will die and the waters will be teeming with horrible sea monsters! This explains a lot about the recent and not-so-recent past, and offers a scary glimpse into the future for the trio. Now more than ever, Shinji implores his friends to re-launch the Four Blades! But Llandra may be more interested in launching a romance with Narayan...

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on July 12.

SONIC X #10

Written by Joe Edkin, art by Tracy Yardley, cover by Spaz.

"No Thanks for the Memories Part 1 of 2": Sonic's 15th anniversary is turning out to be a raucous one, and this issue raises the bar for sheer Sonic mayhem! That's because the evil Eggman has trapped Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy and forced them to battle for their lives against Sonic's most dangerous adversaries from his early video game adventures! At least the Chaotix (Vector, Charmy and Espio) finally make a "Sonic X" appearance, but if they don't throw down soon, it could be game over for Sonic and his friends! The perfect "jump on" issue for new readers, and an exciting ride for long-time fans.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on June 28.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #164

"Darkest Storm Part 3 of 3": The cataclysmic conclusion of this epic tale finds a fallen hero and a hidden villain revealed! Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles have always been the greatest heroes the world has ever known, but can they stand up to the combined forces of mystical Ixis Naugus, megalomaniac Mammath Mogol and the world's most evil science geek, Robotnik? The most shocking story development since Sonic #50's death of Princess Sally! PLUS: Another nail-biting back-up tale! Featuring the third in a series of triptych covers by Spaz‹collect all three issues (including last month's #162 and #163) for a complete image!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on June 28.

TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #12

Written and art by Fernando Ruiz.

"Summer Champ": It's off to summer camp for Dilton Doiley, but at Camp Copernicus, hiking, fishing and canoeing are replaced by computer programming, chemistry experiments, and robot building. When Archie comes for a visit, he tries to teach these gifted and talented geniuses about traditional camp experiences, but it's Archie who learns a thing or two from this innovative crew! Plus: New stories and classic tales. Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!"

Digest format, $2.49, in stores on June 28.

VERONICA #172

Written and art by Dan Parent.

"Summer or Later": A few poor grades during the school year means summer school for Veronica, and she's none too thrilled... until she decides to bring a bathing suit so she can sunbathe during lunch break. The sun and relaxation helps Veronica complete a report with a clear head, and it isn't too long before Ms. Grundy lets all the students get a little sun so all their grades can improve!